• Still Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop? Here's What the Numbers Actually Say,Frances Baldwin

    Still Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop? Here's What the Numbers Actually Say

    If you've put your home search on hold because you're waiting for rates to come down, you're not alone — but new survey data suggests a lot of buyers are waiting for a number that isn't realistic anymore. Most Buyers Think Rates Are Higher Than They Are A recent survey of 1,000 potential homebuyers

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  • What LA Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Right Now,Frances Baldwin

    What LA Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Right Now

    Los Angeles rental law has shifted on several fronts in 2026. Here's a plain-English rundown of what changed, what's coming, and what it means for you. Rent Increases Are Getting a New Formula For RSO-covered units (most buildings with a certificate of occupancy on or before October 1, 1978), the an

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  • You Don't Need 20% Down to Buy a Home,Frances Baldwin

    You Don't Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

    One of the biggest misconceptions about buying a home is that you need a 20% down payment before you can even start shopping. The truth is, many buyers qualify for home loans with much less down—and in some cases, no down payment at all. If you've been putting off buying because you thought saving 2

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